Out-of-bounds Read Affecting libgd2 package, versions <2.1.0-3ubuntu0.2


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
3.45% (92nd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU1404-LIBGD2-383166
  • published12 Aug 2016
  • disclosed12 Aug 2016

Introduced: 12 Aug 2016

CVE-2016-6161  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-125  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:14.04 libgd2 to version 2.1.0-3ubuntu0.2 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream libgd2 package and not the libgd2 package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:14.04 relevant fixed versions and status.

The output function in gd_gif_out.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted image.